All entry forms for nationals must be submitted through the Regional
Coordinator at your Regional Junior Olympic Championships. Entries cannot be
accepted by any other method. All entry forms must have your age verified by
your association and stamped by the regional coordinator on your entry form or
documentation attached to the form. Incomplete entries will be assessed a $10.00
fee. NO late entries will be accepted.

Packet Pick-Up

Athletes will be able to pick up their competition numbers and related
materials Monday through Sunday in the entrance of Burke High Schools main
building.

Monday

July 22, 2002

12 Noon - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

July 23, 2002

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday

July 24, 2002

7:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday

July 25, 2002

7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday

July 26, 2002

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

July 27, 2002

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

July 28, 2002

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Special Note: If your event is early in the morning, we strongly
recommend that you pick up your competition number at least one day in advance
of your competition. The meet management will not be held accountable for
individuals missing an event due to late packet pick-up OR any other reason. BE
ALERT!

Event Check-In

All athletes must report no later than 45 minutes prior to the published
event time to the designated clerk area. Coaches and parents will be restricted
from this area. Field staff will assist athletes with clothing/bag check for
security purposes. Meet management is not responsible for lost or stolen
property. There will be restrooms and plenty of shade in the athletes area.
Trainers and medical staff will be available prior to and following competition.
Water and electrolyte stations will be plentiful throughout the facility. The
track MUST remain clear at all times during competition. Only athletes actually
competing at that time will be allowed on the track or infield. The competition
WILL NOT BE DELAYED due to accidents, late wake-ups, traffic or any other
unforeseen reasons. Please allow plenty of arrival time during peak traffic
periods.

Protest Table

Protests must be filed at the protest table within 30 minutes after results
of the event have been posted as per rule 73. There will be a $75.00 cash fee
required to file a protest. The fee will be refunded only if the protest is
upheld. Posted results are for everyones observation. Please do not remove
posted results. Individual event results will be available for purchase as soon
as possible after the event, in the Olympic Village.

Implements

Meet management will provide all shots, discuses, javelins and relay batons.
Participants must use the implements provided for competition. All competitors
must provide their own pole vault poles. Some field implement items will be sold
at the end of competition. Sign up to purchase implements at the information
booth in the Olympic Village. SPIKE LENGTH The spike length allowed for field
events is 1/4 (9.0 mm). For all other track events, the spike length allowed
is 1/8 (4.5 mm). Track composition is Southwest Eurotan. Spikes will be
available for purchase in the Olympic Village.

Starting Heights

The starting heights for the high jump and the pole vault will be per rule
number 242.5K. Incremental increases will be 5 cm in the high jump and 15 cm in
the pole vault.

Awards

Awards will be presented 90 minutes after the event is completed in the
awards area. We ask all award recipients to report 60 minutes after the event is
completed.

IAAF World Youth Championships Team Qualification

This meet along with the Youth Athletics National Championships held in Miami
will qualify athletes for the USA team in the 2003 IAAF World Youth
Championships. Please check the meet program for more information.

Opening Ceremonies

Athletes, coaches and officials are invited to participate in the 2002 USATF
National Junior Olympic Championships Opening Ceremonies, Wednesday, July 24th
at 7:30 PM, at Burke High School. Please join us for a special tribute to our
outstanding Junior Olympians. Enjoy the parade of athletes and special
entertainment. Participants in the parade are asked to wear their uniforms and
report to the Shot Put East area at 7:00 PM. See your meet packet for more
information.

Parking

There is free parking in the east parking lot and overflow parking on the
grass. Please try to carpool as much as possible.

Stadium Rules

Tents and umbrellas will be permitted only in the east bleachers and on the
grass at the North end. Tents may be left overnight at your own risk. Absolutely
no alcohol or any form of tobacco will be permitted in the stadium, Olympic
Village or on the campus of Burke High School. Coolers are allowed in the
stadium, but we request no glass containers and that you please remove
everything you brought in when you leave.

Food Services

Concessions will be sold inside the stadium and an Olympic Village with
vendors available adjacent to the stadium. There are also restaurants within
three blocks of the track.

Medical Services

There will be at least two doctors, as well as certified trainers and a
rescue unit will be on duty during the competition.

Meet Travel Agent

Uniglobe Action Travel will serve as the official travel agent of the 2002
Junior Olympics. They have negotiated rates inbound to Omaha for the meet. If
you purchase your tickets from Uniglobe for this meet, you will be entered into
a drawing to win two free airline tickets for domestic travel. They are offering
the following discounts: 15% off full coach fares if purchased more 60 days in
advance, 10% off published fares if purchased more than 60 days in advance, 5%
off published fares if purchased less than 60 days in advance. Uniglobe has also
negotiated special car rental rates for this event. Vehicles can only be booked
through Uniglobe to receive special rates. Attention club managers and coaches,
contact Uniglobe about thier group travel program which has benefits you cant
duplicate on your own. Contact Uniglobe at: 800-972-9654 ask for the sports
department.

Airport Information

Eppley Airfield is located approximately 15 miles from Burke High School. The
Organizing Committee will provide a welcoming and information table for your
convenience during daytime arrivals by the Main baggage Claim Area.

There will be an official meet photographer at the Junior Olympics.
Information concerning purchase of meet photographs will be available in the
Olympic Village. Photos of the finish of each race from Finish Lynx will also be
available for sale in the Olympic Village, one hour after each race.

This meet is supported by the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau
and the Council Bluffs Visitors Bureau. Please call them directly with questions
regarding tourist attractions, hotel availability or to request visitors guides.
Call Omaha CVB at (866) 937-6624, www.visitomaha.com
or Council Bluffs CVB at
(800) 228-6878 ext.109. or www.councilbluffsiowa.com.
A map of Greater Omaha & Council Bluffs is
also available.

Important Reminders

Book your hotel reservations as soon as possible.

Incomplete entries will be charged a $10.00 processing fee.

There will be a
$5.00 charge for number replacements.

If you have problems with your entry,
contact your Regional Coordinator for information.